Talk about new fsu.ca

I hope everyone's had the chance to sign up and check out our new fsu.ca social network. If you haven't you're missing out on a great new way to engage yourself and other students in the Fanshawe experience. Don't miss this opportunity!

This site is brand new, and it's something we're very excited to have. We're one of the first post-secondary schools in the country to have one. We decided to make this site because FSU wants to foster better communication between us and the students we serve, and the site is only part of that — I've been an active vlogger (I hate that word) since being elected as well, so that you know who I am and what I can do for you. We also have a new digital signage network in the Student Centre, which broadcasts our events and activities in a paper-friendly way. A new poster policy has also been created to advertise on our bulletin boards more effectively. This is a big improvement to the way we engage our student body, and it's something I'll be proud to leave behind when April rolls around.

The website has many benefits to the student body at large. Think of it as a Facebook, minus Farmville and the obnoxious ads, that is exclusive to Fanshawe students. Here, students are making friends they never would have made, and asking us questions they might not have asked without this new avenue for communication. They are also taking part in some constructive dialogue and sharing ideas and advice with other students. Some students have started blogging on the site as well. Basically we're seeing students active in student life in a way they wouldn't and couldn't have in the past. Today the site sits at over 2000 members, which is over 15 per cent of the student body!

There are only a few more weeks to sign up to fsu.ca and get entered into our draw to win one of two iPads and a 40" TV with a blu-ray player. Sign up before September 30 to automatically be entered. If you miss the date, don't worry! We'll have more contests on the site throughout the year!

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